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Free Blockbuster Rentals

Posted Jun 4, 2002

Get free DVD/VHS rentals from Blockbuster Video until August 15. Just fill out this form, preferably using a temporary e-mail address from a site like Spamgourmet or Spamhole. They'll e-mail you the URL for a free rental coupon. Repeat as necessary. Enjoy! (Thanks, Phil!)

Update: The promotional offer has long since passed.

12 Comments (Add Yours)

Jun 4, 2002
7:35 PM

Andy Baio wrote:

I just used one of the coupons to rent The Game on DVD. It worked fine, but only for five-day rentals (anything but spanking new releases). Thank you, you soulless blood-sucking corporation!

Jun 4, 2002
8:12 PM

jsled wrote:

Or just get Netflix, and never have to feel the s0ul-sucking of a Blockbuster again...

Jul 31, 2002
8:25 AM

Jason Steinbacher wrote:

where do I get the free coupon??

Jul 31, 2002
11:41 AM

Andy wrote:

Like the page says, the promotion's no longer available. And each coupon could only be used once (it had a customized barcode on each).

Aug 6, 2002
3:44 PM

Michelle wrote:

why is it so difficult to get a friggin coupon for renting, as much as we pay to rent, they should offer real REWARDS...

Michelle

Dec 4, 2002
7:46 PM

jake wrote:

free blockbuster rental

Feb 1, 2003
5:21 PM

Carondalette wrote:

Sorry I have no comments at this time. Thanks

Feb 1, 2003
5:22 PM

Carondalette wrote:

I am requesting a free movie rental from blockbuster video.

Feb 11, 2003
5:37 PM

Jill wrote:

I think you guys have the best selection! Thanks

Apr 4, 2003
6:47 AM

Sean wrote:

just going for the coupon

Apr 5, 2003
5:49 AM

Shannon wrote:

Hey, Andy, WHER DO I GET THE KEWPON?

I still get about 10 hits a month from this page.

Apr 11, 2003
3:26 PM

Tasha wrote:

Free new release blockbuster video rental

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